South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2014
Elections for all 124 seats in the South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 30, 2014.
Following the general election, there was no change to the majority control of the South Carolina House of Representatives. The overall composition of the chamber remained the same, with the Republicans continuing to occupy 78 seats. The Democratic Party maintained their seats held at 46.
Incumbents retiring
A total of 11 incumbents did not run for re-election in 2014. Those incumbents were:
| Name | Party | Current Office |
|---|---|---|
| B.R. Skelton |  Republican |
House District 03 |
| Phillip Owens | Republican |
House District 05 |
| Ted Vick |  Democratic |
House District 53 |
| Elizabeth Munnerlyn | Democratic |
House District 54 |
| Liston Barfield | Republican |
House District 58 |
| Lester Branham, Jr. | Democratic |
House District 61 |
| James Smith | Republican |
House District 84 |
| Bakari Sellers | Democratic |
House District 90 |
| Ronnie Sabb (**) | Democratic |
House District 101 |
| Bobby Harrell Jr. (***) | Republican |
House District 114 |
| Andy Patrick | Republican |
House District 123 |
(**) Note: Incumbent Saab withdrew from the House race following the Democratic primary. He won a special election on September 16, 2014, to fill the vacant seat in the Senate.
(***) Note: Incumbent Harrell resigned in October as part of a plea deal. Although his name was not removed from the ballot, he was unable to win another term.
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state senates
Heading into the November 4 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the South Carolina House of Representatives:
| South Carolina House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2014 | After November 4, 2014 | |
| Democratic Party | 46 | 46 | |
| Republican Party | 78 | 77 | |
| Vacant | 0 | 1 | |
| Total | 124 | 124 | |
Competitiveness
Candidates unopposed by a major party
In 93 (75%) of the 124 districts up for election in 2014, there was only one major party candidate running for election. A total of 62 Republicans and 31 Democrats were guaranteed election barring unforeseen circumstances.
Two major party candidates faced off in the general election in 31 (25%) of the 124 districts up for election.
Competitive
- District 53: Amy Brown defeated Anthony Waymyers in the Democratic primary, while Richie Yow ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Brown was defeated by Yow in the general election. Ted Vick (D) won the general election by a margin of victory of 4 percent in 2012.
- District 75: Incumbent Kirkman Finlay III (R) faced Joe McCulloch (D) in the general election. Finlay won the general election by a margin of victory of 2 percent in 2012.
Primary challenges
A total of 20 incumbents faced primary competition on June 10. Ten incumbents did not seek re-election in 2014 and another 94 incumbents advanced past the primary without opposition. The state representatives that faced primary competition were:
- District 1: Incumbent Davey Hiott defeated Michelle Wiles in the Republican primary.
- District 8: Incumbent Don Bowen was defeated by Jonathon Hill in the Republican primary.
- District 17: Incumbent Mike Burns defeated Joshua Cook in the Republican primary.
- District 18: Incumbent Tommy Stringer defeated Valerie Wade in the Republican primary.
- District 20: Incumbent Dan Hamilton defeated Justin Alexander in the Republican primary.
- District 21: Incumbent Phyllis Henderson defeated Steve Mauriello in the Republican primary.
- District 24: Incumbent Bruce Bannister defeated Bang Hall and Gary Titcomb in the Republican primary.
- District 34: Incumbent Mike Forrester defeated Gaye Holt in the Republican primary.
- District 37: Incumbent Donna Wood defeated Heather Wood in the Republican primary.
- District 41: Incumbent MaryGail Douglas defeated William Budda Killian in the Democratic primary.
- District 50: Incumbent Grady Brown defeated Brian Alston in the Democratic primary.
- District 56: Incumbent Mike Ryhal defeated Dennis DiSabato in the Republican primary.
- District 59: Incumbent Terry Alexander defeated Alexis Pipkins, Sr. in the Democratic primary.
- District 79: Incumbent Mia McLeod defeated Vannie Williams, Jr. in the Democratic primary.
- District 94: Incumbent Jenny Horne defeated Evan Guthrie and Franklin Smith in the Republican primary.
- District 96: Incumbent Lawrence Kit Spires defeated Perry Finch in the Republican primary.
- District 98: Incumbent Chris Murphy defeated Larry Hargett in the Republican primary.
- District 104: Incumbent Tracy Edge was defeated by Greg Duckworth in the Republican primary.
- District 110: Incumbent Harry Limehouse defeated Russell Guerard in the Republican primary.
- District 122: Incumbent William Bowers defeated Curtis Brantley in the Democratic primary.
Retiring incumbents
Eleven incumbent representatives did not run for re-election, while 113 (91.1%) of the current 124 incumbents ran for re-election. A list of those incumbents, five Democrats and six Republicans, can be found above.
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in the South Carolina House of Representatives, a candidate must be:[1]
- A U.S. citizen at the time of filing
- 21 years old at the filing deadline time
- A resident of the district at the filing deadline time
List of candidates
District 1
June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
June 10 Republican primary:
- Bill Whitmire
- Incumbent Whitmire was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Bill Whitmire
November 4 General election candidates:
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- Bill Whitmire: 8,646
District 2
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Bill Sandifer III - Incumbent Sandifer was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- Bill Sandifer III
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bill Sandifer III: 8,751
District 3
Note: Incumbent B.R. Skelton (R) did not run for re-election.
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Gary E. Clary: 1,716
- Ed J. Harris: 1,320
- Gary E. Clary: 1,716
Libertarian candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Gary E. Clary: 5,117
- Travis McCurry: 983
District 4
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Davey Hiott: 2,772 - Incumbent Hiott was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
- Michelle Wiles: 1,897
- Davey Hiott: 2,772
November 4 General election candidates:
- Davey Hiott: 8,846
District 5
Note: Incumbent Phillip Owens (R) did not run for re-election.
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Neal Collins: 2,319
- Harley Staton: 339
- Rick Tate: 1,007
- Neal Collins: 2,319
November 4 General election candidates:
- Neal Collins: 8,476
District 6
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Brian White - Incumbent White was first elected to the chamber in 2000.
- Brian White
November 4 General election candidates:
- Brian White: 8,099
District 7
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Michael Gambrell - Incumbent Gambrell was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Michael Gambrell
November 4 General election candidates:
- Michael Gambrell: 6,290
District 8
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Don Bowen: 1,493 - Incumbent Bowen was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Jonathon Hill: 2,002
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jonathon Hill: 7,505
District 9
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Anne Thayer - Incumbent Thayer was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Anne Thayer
November 4 General election candidates:
- Anne Thayer: 7,090
District 10
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Joshua A. Putnam - Incumbent Putman was first elected to the chamber in 2011.
- Joshua A. Putnam
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joshua A. Putnam: 8,146
District 11
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Craig A. Gagnon - Incumbent Gagnon was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Craig A. Gagnon
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tombo Hite: 4,217
- Craig A. Gagnon: 4,899
District 12
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Anne Parks - Incumbent Parks was first elected to the chamber in 1998.
- Anne Parks
- June 10 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Anne Parks: 4,903
- Tony Wildeman: 3,557
District 13
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Robert Shannon Riley - Incumbent Shannon Riley was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Robert Shannon Riley
November 4 General election candidates:
- Robert Shannon Riley: 9,058
District 14
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Michael Pitts - Incumbent Pitts was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Michael Pitts
November 4 General election candidates:
- Michael Pitts: 7,992
District 15
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Samuel Rivers Jr. - Incumbent Rivers was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Samuel Rivers Jr.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Marian Redish: 2,658
- Samuel Rivers Jr.: 3,440
District 16
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Mark N. Willis - Incumbent Willis was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Mark N. Willis
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mark N. Willis: 6,615
District 17
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Mike Burns: 2,965 - Incumbent Burns was first elected to the chamber in 2013.
- Joshua Cook: 725
- Mike Burns: 2,965
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Burns: 9,717
District 18
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Tommy Stringer: 2,699 - Incumbent Stringer was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Valerie Wade: 698
- Tommy Stringer: 2,699
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tommy Stringer: 9,152
District 19
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Dwight A. Loftis - Incumbent Loftis was first elected to the chamber in 1996.
- Dwight A. Loftis
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dwight A. Loftis: 6,492
District 20
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Justin Alexander: 966
- Dan Hamilton: 3,174 - Incumbent Hamilton was first elected to the chamber in 1996.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jon Eames: 2,500
- Dan Hamilton: 9,045
District 21
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Phyllis J. Henderson: 3,120 - Incumbent Henderson was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Steve Mauriello: 734
- Phyllis J. Henderson: 3,120
November 4 General election candidates:
- Phyllis J. Henderson: 11,188
District 22
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Wendy Nanney - Incumbent Nanney was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Wendy Nanney
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dan Ruck: 3,295
- Wendy Nanney: 8,325
District 23
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Chandra Dillard - Incumbent Dillard was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Chandra Dillard
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Chandra Dillard: 4,841
District 24
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Bruce W. Bannister: 3,350 - Incumbent Bannister was first elected to the chamber in 2005.
- Bang N. Hall: 134
- Gary Titcomb: 250
- Bruce W. Bannister: 3,350
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bruce W. Bannister: 10,632
District 25
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Leola Robinson-Simpson - Incumbent Robinson-Simpson was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Leola Robinson-Simpson
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
Independence Party candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Leola Robinson-Simpson: 5,186
- Tony Boyce: 1,628
District 26
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Raye Felder - Incumbent Felder was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Raye Felder
- Libertarian candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Raye Felder: 7,299
- Jeremy C. Walters: 1,814
District 27
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Garry R. Smith - Incumbent Smith was first elected to the chamber in 2003.
- Garry R. Smith
November 4 General election candidates:
- Garry R. Smith: 9,013
District 28
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Eric M. Bedingfield - Incumbent Bedingfield was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Eric M. Bedingfield
November 4 General election candidates:
- Eric M. Bedingfield: 8,475
District 29
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Dennis Carroll Moss - Incumbent Moss was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Dennis Carroll Moss
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dennis Carroll Moss: 7,127
District 30
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Steve Moss - Incumbent Moss was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Steve Moss
November 4 General election candidates:
- Steve Moss: 6,398
District 31
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Harold Mitchell Jr. - Incumbent Mitchell was first elected to the chamber in 2005.
- Harold Mitchell Jr.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Harold Mitchell Jr.: 4,945
District 32
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Derham Cole Jr. - Incumbent Cole was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Derham Cole Jr.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Matt Iyer: 2,394
- Derham Cole Jr.: 7,100
District 33
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Eddie Tallon - Incumbent Tallon was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Eddie Tallon
November 4 General election candidates:
- Shelia Antley Counts: 1,996
- Eddie Tallon: 7,435
District 34
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Mike Forrester: 1,901 - Incumbent Forrester was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Gaye Holt: 1,416
- Mike Forrester: 1,901
November 4 General election candidates:
- Michael Thompson: 3,385
- Mike Forrester: 6,356
District 35
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Bill Chumley - Incumbent Chumley was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Bill Chumley
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bill Chumley: 9,074
District 36
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Rita Allison - Incumbent Allison was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Rita Allison
November 4 General election candidates:
- Rita Allison: 6,307
District 37
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Donna Hicks Wood: 1,847 - Incumbent Wood was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Heather Wood: 635
- Donna Hicks Wood: 1,847
November 4 General election candidates:
- Donna Hicks Wood: 6,052
District 38
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- N. Douglas Brannon - Incumbent Brannon was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- N. Douglas Brannon
November 4 General election candidates:
- N. Douglas Brannon: 7,684
District 39
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Ralph Shealy Kennedy - Incumbent Shealy Kennedy was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Ralph Shealy Kennedy
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ralph Shealy Kennedy: 8,170
District 40
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Walt McLeod - Incumbent McLeod was first elected to the chamber in 1996.
- Walt McLeod
- June 10 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Walt McLeod: 6,623
- Richard Martin: 4,388
District 41
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- MaryGail Douglas: 1,698 - Incumbent Douglas was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- William Budda Killian: 968
- MaryGail Douglas: 1,698
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- MaryGail Douglas: 10,007
District 42
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Mike Anthony - Incumbent Anthony was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Mike Anthony
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Mark Cathcart: 780
- David Tribble Jr: 881
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Anthony: 6,075
- David Tribble Jr: 3,796
District 43
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Greg Delleney - Incumbent Delleney was first elected to the chamber in 1990.
- Greg Delleney
November 4 General election candidates:
- Greg Delleney: 6,708
District 44
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Mandy Powers Norrell - Incumbent Powers Norrell was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Mandy Powers Norrell
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mandy Powers Norrell: 6,671
District 45
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Deborah Long - Incumbent Long was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Deborah Long
November 4 General election candidates:
- Deborah Long: 10,035
District 46
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Gary Simrill - Incumbent Simrill was first elected to the chamber in 1992.
- Gary Simrill
November 4 General election candidates:
- Gary Simrill: 8,054
District 47
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Tommy Pope - Incumbent Pope was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Tommy Pope
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tommy Pope: 7,556
District 48
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Ralph W. Norman - Incumbent Norman was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Ralph W. Norman
November 4 General election candidates:
- Barry McGrew: 2,762
- Ralph W. Norman: 7,582
District 49
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- John R. King - Incumbent King was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- John R. King
- June 10 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- John R. King: 5,422
- Robert "Bobby" Walker: 2,427
District 50
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Brian L. Alston: 1,494
- Grady Brown: 2,027 - Incumbent Brown was first elected to the chamber in 1984.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Grady Brown: 8,574
District 51
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- J. David Weeks - Incumbent Weeks was first elected to the chamber in 2000.
- J. David Weeks
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- J. David Weeks: 8,512
District 52
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Laurie Slade Funderburk - Incumbent Funderburk was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
- Laurie Slade Funderburk
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Laurie Slade Funderburk: 10,195
District 53
Note: Incumbent Ted Vick (D) did not run for re-election.
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Amy M. Brown: 2,092
- Anthony Waymyers: 1,985
- Amy M. Brown: 2,092
- June 10 Republican primary:
Note: Denny W. Neilson was not certified before the primary.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Amy M. Brown: 3,183
- Richie Yow: 4,657
District 54
Note: Incumbent Elizabeth Munnerlyn (D) did not run for re-election.
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Patricia "Pat" M. Henegan: 1,931
- Greg Ohanesian: 1,043
- Fred Thomas: 1,033
- Patricia "Pat" M. Henegan: 1,931
- June 27 Republican runoff:
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Patricia "Pat" M. Henegan: 6,719
District 55
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Jackie E. Hayes - Incumbent Hayes was first elected to the chamber in 1998.
- Jackie E. Hayes
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jackie E. Hayes: 5,686
District 56
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Dennis DiSabato: 985
- Mike Ryhal: 1,250 - Incumbent Ryhal was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Ryhal: 6,219
District 57
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- J. Wayne George - Incumbent George was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- J. Wayne George
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- J. Wayne George: 8,140
District 58
Note: Incumbent Liston Barfield (R) did not run for re-election.
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Jeffrey Garland: 651
- Jeff Johnson: 1,455
- R.A. Johnson: 768
Note: Joshua Sloan withdrew before the primary.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jeff Johnson: 6,166
District 59
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Terry Alexander: 1,842 - Incumbent Alexander was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Alexis D. Pipkins, Sr.: 862
- Terry Alexander: 1,842
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Terry Alexander: 7,669
District 60
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Phillip Lowe - Incumbent Lowe was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Phillip Lowe
November 4 General election candidates:
- Phillip Lowe: 6,439
District 61
Note: Incumbent Lester Branham, Jr. (D) did not run for re-election.
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- June 10 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Roger K. Kirby: 5,570
- Raliegh O. Ward, Jr.: 3,279
District 62
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Robert Williams - Incumbent Williams was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Robert Williams
- June 10 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Robert Williams: 7,023
- Chippy Johnson: 3,275
District 63
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Kris Crawford - Incumbent Crawford was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Kris Crawford
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kris Crawford: 8,529
District 64
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Robert L. Ridgeway III - Incumbent Ridgeway was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Robert L. Ridgeway III
Note: Willie Bethune was decertified before the primary.
- June 10 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Robert L. Ridgeway III: 8,062
- Robert A. McFadden, Sr.: 3,015
District 65
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Jay Lucas - Incumbent Lucas was first elected to the chamber in 1998.
- Jay Lucas
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jay Lucas: 7,035
District 66
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Gilda Cobb-Hunter - Incumbent Cobb-Hunter was first elected to the chamber in 1992.
- Gilda Cobb-Hunter
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Gilda Cobb-Hunter: 9,550
District 67
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Murrell Smith - Incumbent Smith was first elected to the chamber in 2000.
- Murrell Smith
November 4 General election candidates:
- Murrell Smith: 8,218
District 68
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Heather Ammons Crawford - Incumbent Crawford was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Heather Ammons Crawford
November 4 General election candidates:
- Heather Ammons Crawford: 6,859
District 69
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Rick Quinn - Incumbent Quinn was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Rick Quinn
November 4 General election candidates:
- Robert Lewis Vanlue: 3,077
- Rick Quinn: 9,443
District 70
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Joseph Neal - Incumbent Neal was first elected to the chamber in 1992.
- Joseph Neal
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joseph Neal: 8,762
District 71
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Nathan Ballentine - Incumbent Ballentine was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
- Nathan Ballentine
November 4 General election candidates:
- Nathan Ballentine: 10,470
District 72
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- James Smith Jr. - Incumbent Smith was first elected to the chamber in 1996.
- James Smith Jr.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- James Smith Jr.: 5,140
District 73
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Christopher R. Hart - Incumbent Hart was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Christopher R. Hart
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Christopher R. Hart: 8,111
District 74
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- J. Todd Rutherford - Incumbent Rutherford was first elected to the chamber in 1998.
- J. Todd Rutherford
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
American Independent candidate:
November 4 General election candidates:
- J. Todd Rutherford: 8,088
- Donna McGreevy: 1,207
District 75
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Kirkman Finlay III - Incumbent Finley was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Kirkman Finlay III
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joe McCulloch: 5,057
- Kirkman Finlay III: 5,833
District 76
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Leon Howard - Incumbent Howard was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- Leon Howard
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Leon Howard: 9,135
District 77
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Joe McEachern - Incumbent McEachern was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Joe McEachern
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joe McEachern: 10,846
District 78
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Beth Bernstein - Incumbent Bernstein was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Beth Bernstein
- June 10 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Beth Bernstein: 6,522
- Jeff Mobley: 4,048
District 79
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Mia McLeod: 1,821 - Incumbent McLeod was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Vannie Williams, Jr.: 419
- Mia McLeod: 1,821
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mia McLeod: 10,008
District 80
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Jimmy C. Bales - Incumbent Bales was first elected to the chamber in 1998.
- Jimmy C. Bales
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jimmy C. Bales: 8,248
District 81
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Don Wells - Incumbent Wells was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Don Wells
November 4 General election candidates:
- Don Wells: 11,027
District 82
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- William "Bill" Clyburn - Incumbent Clyburn was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- William "Bill" Clyburn
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- William "Bill" Clyburn: 6,947
District 83
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Bill Hixon - Incumbent Hixon was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Bill Hixon
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bill Hixon: 8,945
District 84
Note: Incumbent James Smith (R) did not run for re-election.
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Chris Corley: 1,374
- Adam Mestres: 494
- Rick Turnbull: 427
- S. Lance Weaver: 50
- Chris Corley: 1,374
Note: Susan Swanson withdrew before the primary.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Rosie Berry: 3,341
- Chris Corley: 6,054
District 85
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Chip Huggins - Incumbent Huggins was first elected to the chamber in 1998.
- Chip Huggins
November 4 General election candidates:
- Chip Huggins: 11,902
District 86
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Bill Taylor - Incumbent Taylor was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Bill Taylor
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bill Taylor: 7,534
District 87
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Todd Atwater - Incumbent Atwater was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Todd Atwater
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joan Waggoner Guy: 2,505
- Todd Atwater: 11,183
District 88
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Mac Toole - Incumbent Toole was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Mac Toole
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mac Toole: 7,955
District 89
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Kenny Bingham - Incumbent Bingham was first elected to the chamber in 2000.
- Kenny Bingham
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kenny Bingham: 7,345
District 90
Note: Incumbent Bakari Sellers (D) did not run for re-election.
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Justin Bamberg: 1,125
- Monnie Singleton: 941
- Justin Bamberg: 1,125
- June 10 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Justin Bamberg: 5,366
- Travis Lee Avant: 5,222
District 91
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Lonnie Hosey - Incumbent Hosey was first elected to the chamber in 1998.
- Lonnie Hosey
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Lonnie Hosey: 7,819
District 92
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Joe Daning - Incumbent Daning was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Joe Daning
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joe Daning: 6,425
District 93
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Russell L. Ott - Incumbent Ott was first elected to the chamber in 2013.
- Russell L. Ott
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Russell L. Ott: 9,037
District 94
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Evan Guthrie: 472
- Jenny Horne: 2,027 - Incumbent Horne was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Franklin Smith: 679
November 4 General election candidates:
- Damian Daly: 2,653
- Jenny Horne: 6,383
District 95
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Jerry Govan Jr. - Incumbent Govan was first elected to the chamber in 1992.
- Jerry Govan Jr.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jerry Govan Jr.: 9,089
District 96
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Perry Finch: 562
- Kit Spires: 1,282 - Incumbent Spires was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kit Spires: 5,878
District 97
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Patsy G. Knight - Incumbent Knight was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Patsy G. Knight
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Patsy G. Knight: 6,811
District 98
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Larry Hargett: 1,220
- Chris Murphy: 1,367 - Incumbent Murphy was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Rebekah Patrick: 3,222
- Chris Murphy: 5,482
District 99
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Jim Merrill - Incumbent Merrill was first elected to the chamber in 2000.
- Jim Merrill
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jim Merrill: 8,689
District 100
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Edward L. Southard - Incumbent Southard was first elected to the chamber in 2011.
- Edward L. Southard
November 4 General election candidates:
- Edward L. Southard: 7,567
District 101
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Ronnie A. Sabb - Incumbent Sabb was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Ronnie A. Sabb
- Note: Incumbent Ronnie A. Sabb withdrew from the race after the primary. Sabb won a special election for the Senate on September 16, 2014.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Cezar McKnight: 7,257
- Al Smith: 4,056
District 102
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Joe Jefferson - Incumbent Jefferson was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
- Joe Jefferson
- June 10 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joe Jefferson: 6,726
- John J. Mondo Sr.: 3,259
District 103
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Carl L. Anderson - Incumbent Anderson was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
- Carl L. Anderson
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Carl L. Anderson: 8,135
District 104
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Greg Duckworth: 2,400
- Tracy R. Edge: 1,635 - Incumbent Edge was first elected to the chamber in 1996.
- Greg Duckworth: 2,400
November 4 General election candidates:
- Greg Duckworth: 9,522
District 105
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Kevin J. Hardee - Incumbent Hardee was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Kevin J. Hardee
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kevin J. Hardee: 6,126
District 106
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Nelson Hardwick - Incumbent Hardwick was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
- Nelson Hardwick
November 4 General election candidates:
- Nelson Hardwick: 10,127
District 107
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Alan Clemmons - Incumbent Clemmons was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Alan Clemmons
November 4 General election candidates:
- Alan Clemmons: 7,209
District 108
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Stephen L. Goldfinch, Jr. - Incumbent Goldfinch was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Stephen L. Goldfinch, Jr.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Vida Miller: 6,173
- Stephen L. Goldfinch, Jr.: 8,355
District 109
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- David Mack, III - Incumbent Mack was first elected to the chamber in 1996.
- David Mack, III
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
- Libertarian candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- David Mack, III: 6,077
- Rodney Travis: 1,195
District 110
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Russell Guerard: 1,832
- Chip Limehouse: 1,874 - Incumbent Limehouse was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Chip Limehouse: 7,537
District 111
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Wendell G. Gilliard - Incumbent Gilliard was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Wendell G. Gilliard
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Wendell G. Gilliard: 7,130
District 112
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Mike Sottile - Incumbent Sottile was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Mike Sottile
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Sottile: 9,855
District 113
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- J. Seth Whipper - Incumbent Whipper was first elected to the chamber in 1996.
- J. Seth Whipper
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- J. Seth Whipper: 5,967
District 114
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Bobby Harrell, Jr. - Incumbent Harrell was first elected to the chamber in 1992.
- Bobby Harrell, Jr.
Green Party candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mary Tinkler: 5,409
- Bobby Harrell, Jr.
- Sue Edward: 988
Note: While he remained on the ballot, as a part of his plea agreement following charges of misuse of funds, Harrell resigned and was barred from holding elected office for three years. He would not be allowed to hold office even if he had won the election.[2][3] On October 30, 2014, the South Carolina Election Commission unanimously ruled that this election would be moved back to December and that Republicans would be allowed to nominate a new candidate. Tinkler filed a complaint with the South Carolina Supreme Court asking them to overturn the ruling.[4] The state Supreme Court issued a stay on October 31, 2014, allowing the general election to take place as planned so that the court could review the commission's decision. Under the commission's ruling, the results of the general election would be thrown out and force a November 25 primary election followed by a general election on December 9.[5]
The South Carolina Attorney General's office signed a motion in early December to recognize Tinkler as the winner, and as a result, South Carolina Republicans have dropped their challenge to Tinkler's election. The hearing scheduled for December 9, 2014, was canceled as a result.[6]
District 115
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Peter McCoy - Incumbent McCoy was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Peter McCoy
November 4 General election candidates:
- Peter McCoy: 8,370
District 116
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Robert L. Brown - Incumbent Brown was first elected to the chamber in 2000.
- Robert L. Brown
- June 10 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Robert L. Brown: 6,453
- Carroll O'Neal: 5,176
District 117
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Bill Crosby - Incumbent Crosby was first elected to the chamber 2010.
- Bill Crosby
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bill Crosby: 4,242
District 118
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Bill Herbkersman - Incumbent Herbkersman was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Bill Herbkersman
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bill Herbkersman: 8,524
District 119
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Leon Stavrinakis - Incumbent Stavrinakis was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Leon Stavrinakis
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Chris Cannon: 1,119
- Ken Fipps: 803
- Chris Cannon: 1,119
- Libertarian candidates:
Note: Sean Thornton was defeated at convention.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Leon Stavrinakis: 6,676
- Chris Cannon: 3,961
- Colin Ross: 389
District 120
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Weston Newton - Incumbent Newton was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Weston Newton
November 4 General election candidates:
- Weston Newton: 8,156
District 121
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Kenneth F. Hodges - Incumbent Hodges was first elected to the chamber in 2005.
- Kenneth F. Hodges
- June 10 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kenneth F. Hodges: 7,665
District 122
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- Bill Bowers: 4,110 - Incumbent Bowers was first elected to the chamber in 1996.
- Curtis Brantley: 3,003
- Bill Bowers: 4,110
- June 10 Republican primary:
Note: Grady L. Woods withdrew after the primary.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bill Bowers: 8,602
District 123
Note: Incumbent Andy Patrick (R) did not run for re-election.
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jeff Bradley: 9,744
District 124
- June 10 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- June 10 Republican primary:
- Shannon Erickson - Incumbent Erickson was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Shannon Erickson
November 4 General election candidates:
- Shannon Erickson: 7,340
See also
- South Carolina House of Representatives
- South Carolina State Legislature
- State legislative elections, 2014
External links
- 2014 Election Information from South Carolina State Election Commission
- 2014 Primary Results from South Carolina State Election Commission
- Official general election results
Footnotes
- ↑ State of South Carolina, "Qualifications for Office," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ John Monk, The State, "Harrell in court, expected to plead guilty, resign," October 22, 2014
- ↑ Charleston City Paper, "Despite guilty plea and pending resignation, Bobby Harrell's name will be on November ballot," October 23, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ WLTX 19, "Challenge Ends for Democrat Who Won Harrell Seat," December 3, 2014
